Friday, January 29, 2010

Oatmeal with Honey & Blueberries

Oatmeal always seems to make it's way back into my morning breakfast ritual among the Winter months. There is just something about a warm bowl of oatmeal that screams "comfort". Oats are low on the Glycemic Index, which means they keep you feeling fuller longer, reduce the risk of heart disease and improve blood cholesterol levels, just to name a few. It's low in fat andhigh in fiber and protein!

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup quick cooking rolled oats

1 cup water, skim milk or soy milk

1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (or any berry you like)

1 tsp. honey

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pour water on the oats in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute.

2. Stir oatmeal and add blueberries and honey.

3. Let stand for a minute to thicken

ENJOY!

I like using blueberries because 1/2 cup holds 1.5g of fiber and they are extremely rich in antioxidants.

Hey! I was trying to figure out what I wanted to 'blog' about...when, it hit me...FOOD! I love to read about it, talk about it and learn about it.
All of the recipes on here are ones that I have tried myself and loved.
I am not a nutritionist by any stretch, but I do enjoy reading about healthy food options and in turn, may post about what I read.
Please feel free to post comments. And please...try the recipes! :-)
xo
Kay